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A Thirst for Home: A Story of Water across the World Hardcover – May 20, 2014

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  • Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  • Grade Level: 1 - 4
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Walker Childrens (May 20, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0802723071
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802723079
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.4 x 11.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Thirst for Home is a beautiful story that shows a mother's love in the face ...
By Deborah F. on March 3, 2016
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A Thirst for Home is a beautiful story that shows a mother's love in the face of ultimate sacrifice, and will touch your deepest emotions. The very real issue -- a lack of clean water and poverty in Ethiopia leaves Alemitu's mother no choice but to leave her for adoption with the hopes of a better life. Alemitu is adopted by an American family and although she is now named Eva, she is still connected to her home and mother in Ethiopia through the very thing that took her away: water. Poetically written, this story will tear at your heart and open your eyes to the harsh realities facing mothers and families in Ethiopia and other impoverished regions of the world. Although it is recommended for young readers, this book is for everyone. It should be incorporated into school curriculum at a variety of grade levels.
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5.0 out of 5 starsHow can you not like A Thirst For Home
By Amazon Customer on March 18, 2016
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How can you not like A Thirst For Home? Eric Velazquez captures incredible pictures and colors that are so inviting and refreshing. Christine Ieronimo conveys a very true and amazing life using the connection of water-- how precious both are! What an educational read for children and adults.
I have given a copy of this book to some of my nieces and nephews for gifts. They loved it! Congratulations, Christine and Eric...a job well done!
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5.0 out of 5 starsChristine has written an extraordinarily powerful story that is not ...
By Amazon Customer on March 3, 2016
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Christine has written an extraordinarily powerful story that is not only engaging, but critically important. The message translates well for the suggested age audience, but my high-school children found this thought-provoking and very informative, as well. What made a difference for them was knowing it is a true story and the problems they "hear" about are all too real. The illustrations are gorgeous, as well. Eric Velasquez did this book justice.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLife changing
By Amazon Customer on March 1, 2016
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This story is so close to my heart! I have a son from the same area as Eva. Christine captures the scale of emotions threaded through such a powerful life experience! Everyone should take the opportunity to see these beautiful illustrations and take in the story of Eva's incredible journey! It is life changing!
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Winner- You Will Be Inspired!
By The DMS on July 12, 2014
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A Thirst for Home by Christine Ieronimo is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book. It opens a window into the world for young readers, showing the connections we all share with each other. Through the eyes of a little girl called Alemitu, you see and feel the gift of a mother's love, and how strong the bonds of kindness hold. The story is elegantly written and the illustrations are inspired. Alemitu's journey will take you across worlds and leave you looking deeper into the well. This is definitely a book to share with your whole family.

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5.0 out of 5 starsA Thirst for Home is an inspiring story that touches ...
By Cynthia Baran on March 1, 2016
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A Thirst for Home is an inspiring story that touches every reader. This is a book that should be in every classroom and home. It is a stellar read aloud, and a book that begs to be read and reread. Well done, Christine Ieronimo!
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5.0 out of 5 starsBeautifully written and illustrated
By Joanne Ellsworth on October 9, 2014
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Christine's book is beautifully written and illustrated. The story of Alemitu, her biological mother, her village and her American family is one you will find emotional and inspiring. In a country where most of us take clean water for granted, this moving story brings to light the struggles and sacrifices that many Ethiopian families, especially the woman and girls, face on a daily basis in order for their families to have water. Eric Velasquez's illustrations deepen the meaning of Christine's story. We look forward to Christine's visit to our school.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn amazing story
By Amazon Customer on May 20, 2014
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Want to hear an amazing story about life in a part of the world where growing is hard and the choices that one person makes can effect so many others? Want to read a true story about love and giving and the true meaning of selflessness? This book is about an american family who adopts from Ethiopia and ends up learning so much from the experience. It makes you think of the water situation around the world. The pictures and writing will truly move you.
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